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Masdevallia ignea is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms from spring to summer with a single 8 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the eastern cordillera of Colombia at elevations of 3350 to 3650 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Varieties[]
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Masdevallia ignea variant | Sepals and petals are pink |
Naming[]
Common Name: The Fire-Red Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Masdevallia militaris Rchb. f. & Warsz. 1854